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Carpocrates, Marcellina, and Epiphanes: Three Early Christian Teachers of Alexandria and Rome

Carpocrates, Marcellina, and Epiphanes: Three Early Christian Teachers of Alexandria and Rome

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Carpocrates, Marcellina, and Epiphanes is a comprehensive study of the early Christian theologian Carpocrates, his son Epiphanes, and the leader of the Carpocratian movement in Rome, Marcellina. It contains the first full-length study of and commentary on the fragments of Epiphanes, the earliest reports on Carpocrates and Marcellina, and the Epistle to Theodore. It also provides an up-to-date history of research on the Carpocratian movement and three full profiles of the earliest Carpocratian leaders. Written in an accessible style, it is based on the most careful historical and linguistic research and is a landmark in the field of early Christian history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Carpocrates, Marcellina, and Epiphanes is a comprehensive exploration of the early Christian theologian Carpocrates, his son Epiphanes, and the influential Carpocratian movement in Rome. This groundbreaking work offers the first comprehensive study and commentary on the fragments of Epiphanes, the earliest accounts of Carpocrates and Marcellina, and the renowned Epistle to Theodore, known as the Secret Gospel of Mark. Additionally, readers are provided with an up-to-date history of research on the Carpocratian movement, along with three in-depth profiles of the earliest Carpocratian leaders. Crafted in an accessible yet scholarly manner, this volume relies on meticulous historical and linguistic research to redefine the field of early Christian history.

This invaluable resource will be of immense value to students of early Christian theology, researchers delving into the diverse aspects of early Christian communities, and scholars engaged in the study of Gnostic, Nag Hammadi, and related materials. It serves as a pivotal contribution to our understanding of this fascinating period in Christian history.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 233 x 154 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032285368

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